Doctor of Medicine Leonard A. Saxer, current president of the local School Board, and a physician of expansive practice and widespread demand, was born in Lockport, New York on 30 October 1856. One year after his birth, his parents moved from Lockport back to Syracuse, where they had previously resided. Here he attended the public schools and later graduated from the medical school of the local University ([SU?] class of 1882). Since then he has enjoyed here a large and successful practice. In 1893 he did specialized studies in the hospitals of Vienna, Austria. He has held several different honorary positions in medical organizations and belongs to several societies. Since 1891 he has served as School Commissioner for the 16th Ward and since 1896 has been President of the School Board. On 2 April 1884 he married Miss Nettie B. Worth of Constantia. His residence can be found at 305 James Street.